Germany's federal commissioner for data protection and other sources recently raised some concerns about the new Xbox One console saying the device is a "monitoring device." All due to how the new Kinect system will work and how it will always monitor you.
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Microsoft has now responded to the accusations and has detailed how the users can maintain their personal privacy when using the Xbox One's motion-sensing Kinect camera.
"You are in control of what Kinect can see and hear," Microsoft notes. They emphasize that gamers can access privacy settings during Xbox One setup or at any time afterwards. Also Microsoft assures that background noise and conversations will not be recorded or monitored by the Kinect.
The company notes that "You are in control of what Kinect can see and hear" writing, "By design, you will determine how responsive and personalized your Xbox One is to you and your family during setup."
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Microsoft states, "The system will navigate you through key privacy options, like automatic or manual sign in, privacy settings, and clear notifications about how data is used. When Xbox One is on and you're simply having a conversation in your living room, your conversation is not being recorded or uploaded."
The Kinect system can be disabled at any time during console operations however some games may require the Kinect to be active for certain features and even gameplay Microsoft notes.
While the Kinect plays a large part in the way the new console will run, using the Kinect isn't the only option gamers have. There were will be alternative controls via the games controller and mobile devices connected to the Kinect.
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The Microsoft announcement, more than anything, emphasizes on the amount of control you have as a gamer. Microsoft makes it very clear that you are in control of almost all privacy, gaming and general settings you see fit to customize the Xbox One system to your needs.
"At Microsoft, we prioritize your privacy. We understand that your personal data and privacy are important. Xbox One and Kinect will provide tools to put you in control of your data," states Microsoft.
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